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Government approves large-scale solar farm in East Yorkshire
A major solar energy project covering more than 3,100 acres of countryside in East Yorkshire has been granted development consent by the government…
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Union slams phosphorus proposals as threat to NI farming
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has strongly criticised new proposals in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP), warning that the measures could have…
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Exmoor farmers spearhead impactful projects after £1.2m fund boost
Exmoor National Park is hailing another successful year of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which has funded a range of…
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Dry spring threatens crop development despite strong start, AHDB warns
Farmers are facing increasing concerns over the impact of dry weather on crop development, despite a strong start to the spring planting season. This…
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Scotland urged to grow beef herd to help close UK supply gap by 2030
Scotland’s beef industry could unlock a major economic opportunity by adding just two more cows per herd each year, according to new analysis…
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Farm pressure as drought threat grows after driest spring since 1961
Farmers are under mounting pressure as the Environment Agency (EA) warns of a growing threat to water supplies following the driest start to spring…
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Grass-fed livestock could help fight climate change, says report
A new report challenges the widespread perception that meat and dairy from cattle and sheep are inherently harmful to the environment and public…
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Net zero beef achieved at FAI Farms with regenerative grazing
A pioneering trial has demonstrated that net zero beef production is already a reality due to regenerative farming practices and robust scientific…
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Nature-friendly farmers urge Higher Tier stewardship expansion
Nature-friendly farmers and conservationists are urging the government to increase investment and expand the Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier…
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‘Too wet, too dry’: Farmers sound alarm over uncertain weather patterns
Farmers are facing a fresh wave of anxiety as new Met Office figures confirm April was the sunniest on record and the third warmest, but once again…
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